China unveils anti-drone laser weapon that fits in a backpack

A drone that was shot down with a laser is seen at the Pentagon on 25 April, 2019, in Washington, DC - (AFP via Getty Images)

A Chinese defence supplier has unveiled a portable laser weapon that can shoot down drones from the sky, according to reports.

Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology demonstrated the technology, which can be carried in a backpack, at an arms fair in Beijing last week, South China Morning Post reported.